Shoulder: Arthroscopy

Retrospective Analysis of Arthroscopic Management of Glenohumeral Degenerative Disease

Van Thiel GS, Sheehan S, Frank RM, et al (Rush Univ Med Ctr, Chicago, IL) Arthroscopy 26:1451-1455, 2010^§

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to examine the results of arthroscopic debridement for isolated degenerative joint disease of the shoulder.

Methods

We retrospectively identified 81 patients who had arthroscopic debridement to treat glenohumeral arthritis. Of these patients, 71 (88%) were available for follow-up. The preoperative Simple Shoulder Test score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Short Form 12 score, visual analog scale score for pain, and range of motion were recorded. These were compared against postoperative scores by use of the statistical paired t test. In addition, patients completed postoperative University of California, Los Angeles; Constant; and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation scores. Forty-six preoperative radiographs were blindly evaluated and classified. Finally, the need for subsequent shoulder arthroplasty was recorded.

Results

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